Product Details
ARDEX FB 9L - 2K
Two-Component, Flowable Consistency, Flexible Floor Adhesive
- With its soft and spreadable consistency, it completely adheres to the back surfaces of ceramics and natural stones.
- Its adjustable consistency ensures easy application on floor installations.
- Suitable for underfloor heating.
- Facilitates easy leveling during the installation of ceramics and natural stones.
- Long working time, short drying time.
- Flexible.
- Resistant to water and frost.
Introducing ARDEX FB 9 L 2K: The Ultimate Flexible Floor Adhesive
Experience superior performance with ARDEX FB 9 L 2K, a two-component, flowable consistency, flexible floor adhesive. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications, this adhesive offers exceptional bonding strength, making it ideal for ceramics and moisture-resistant natural stones. Its adjustable consistency ensures easy application, while its flexibility accommodates underfloor heating systems. With long working time and quick drying, ARDEX FB 9 L 2K is the top choice for high-traffic areas, commercial buildings, wet rooms, and more. Trust ARDEX for a reliable, durable, and professional finish.
Usage Areas
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Its adjustable, easy-spread, and flexible consistency makes it ideal for bonding ceramics and moisture-resistant natural stones to the floor.
Perfect for residential areas with heavy foot and load traffic, factories or workshops subjected to high weights, shopping malls, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, terraces, water tanks, cold storage rooms, showers, bathrooms, swimming pools, and other wet areas.
Suitable for floors with underfloor heating.
Can also be used for floor filling and leveling.
It is used for bonding granite ceramics, large ceramics, cotto, natural stone, decorative bricks, clinker, porcelain ceramics, glass mosaics, concrete stones, and insulation boards (mineral wool, expanded, extruded boards, etc.).
Can be applied on concrete, screed, old tiles or ceramics, cement-based boards, and similar floors.
Product Type
A cement-based, flexible, soft, and high-quality floor adhesive with special fillers and additives. When mixed with water, it forms an easily applicable mortar with a soft consistency.
Its spreadable consistency ensures full surface adhesion of even large tiles during installation.
The mortar hardens through hydration and drying.
Packaging
25 kg Kraft Bag + 10.5 liters Can
Shelf Life and Storage
Can be stored for approximately 12 months in its original unopened packaging, protected from sunlight and frost, in a dry and cool environment.
Mixing Ratio
10.5 liters of elasticity additive for 25 kg powder
Dry Powder Density
Approximately 1.30 kg/l
Fresh Mortar Density
Approximately 1.65 kg/l
Material Requirements
Depending on the surface condition and the trowel size used;
- For 6 x 6 x 6 mm trowel: 2.7 kg powder/m²
- For 8 x 8 x 8 mm trowel: 3.5 kg powder/m²
Working/Pot Life*
Approximately 3 hours
Open Time*
Approximately 30 minutes
Adjustability Time*
Approximately 30 minutes
Walkable*
Can be walked on and grouted after approximately 6 hours.
*These are approximate values calculated in a laboratory environment at +20°C and 65% relative humidity. Environmental and weather conditions can affect these values. Higher temperatures and lower relative humidity shorten these times, while lower temperatures and higher relative humidity extend them.
Tensile Adhesion Strength
According to TS EN 12004:
- Dry: 1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²
- Wet: 1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²
- Freeze-thaw: 1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²
Compressive Strength
- After 1 day: 5.0 N/mm²
- After 3 days: 10.0 N/mm²
- After 28 days: 20.0 N/mm²
Flexural Strength
- After 1 day: 2.0 N/mm²
- After 3 days: 2.5 N/mm²
- After 28 days: 5.0 N/mm²
Suitability for Underfloor Heating
Suitable
EMICODE
EC 1 Plus – Very Low Emission
GHS/CLP Classification
GHS 05, Corrosive
GGVSEV/ADR Classification
None
IMPORTANT NOTE
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section is prepared for general information purposes and does not constitute a definitive guide. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about tile adhesive application, especially ARDEX FB 9L 2K, please refer to the product technical data sheets. For detailed information about product features, usage conditions, and application methods, we recommend consulting the ARDEX Turkey technical team. Before any application, obtaining expert advice on surface preparation and product selection will increase the success of the application.
How can I ensure strong adhesion for floor tiles?
ARDEX FB 9L 2K is a two-component flexible floor adhesive offering exceptional bonding strength for ceramics and moisture-resistant natural stones, both indoors and outdoors.
What adhesive should I use for areas with underfloor heating?
ARDEX FB 9L 2K is highly flexible and suitable for floors with underfloor heating systems, ensuring durable and crack-resistant bonding.
How do I improve mortar consistency for floor applications?
ARDEX FB 9L 2K’s adjustable consistency ensures easy application and a strong bond, enhancing the performance and durability of floor tiles in high-traffic and wet areas.
What benefits does a fast-drying floor adhesive offer?
ARDEX FB 9L 2K offers long working time and quick drying, making it ideal for commercial buildings, residential areas, and wet environments like swimming pools and bathrooms.
How do I choose the right tile adhesive for my project?
Consider the type of tiles, the surface you’re bonding to, environmental conditions, and specific needs like flexibility and water resistance. Always refer to the product specifications.
What is a flowable tile adhesive?
A flowable tile adhesive has a smooth, spreadable consistency that ensures 100% transfer and complete coverage on the back of tiles and natural stones, making it ideal for achieving a solid bond and even surface.
How does ARDEX FB 9 L 2K ensure complete coverage?
The flowable consistency of ARDEX FB 9 L ensures 100% transfer and full coverage on the back of tiles and natural stones.
What materials can ARDEX FB 9 L 2K bond?
ARDEX FB 9 L 2K is suitable for bonding granite ceramics, large ceramics, cotto, natural stone, decorative bricks, clinker, porcelain ceramics, glass mosaics, concrete stones, and insulation boards.
Is ARDEX FB 9 L 2K suitable for areas with heavy traffic?
Yes, ARDEX FB 9 L 2K is designed for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, and factories due to its robust strength and durability.
Can ARDEX FB 9 L 2K be used in wet conditions?
Absolutely, ARDEX FB 9 L 2K is water and frost resistant, making it perfect for wet areas such as bathrooms, swimming pools, and external facades.
How flexible is ARDEX FB 9 L 2K?
ARDEX FB 9 L 2K offers high flexibility, accommodating movements and preventing cracking. It is also suitable for floors with underfloor heating.
What is the working time for ARDEX FB 9 L 2K?
The product offers a working time of approximately 3 hours, with an open time of about 30 minutes and an adjustability time of approximately 30 minutes.
How long after application can the surface be walked on or grouted?
The surface can be walked on and grouted approximately 6 hours after application.
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